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Sometimes the best cooks in the kitchen, are the ones that keep it simple on a classic dish, and focus on fresh ingredients and invigorating spices.  This chicken parmigiana is bold, fresh, and beautiful.

This recipe serves 4 people, and si ready in about an hour.  Serve this with a side Caesar salad, and you have yourself one hearty meal!

Recipe and photo courtesy of The Food Network

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Now say that 3 times fast!  The Italian fried pockets of dough are filled with all sorts of things.  In this recipe, it’s ooey gooey mozzarella cheese and juicy tomatoes.

This recipe only serves 4 people, but it can easily be doubled to serve more.  For a classic twist, add some sprigs of basil to top off the recipe.  Serve as an appetizer or main entree.

Recipe and photo courtesy of  12 Tomatoes

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As if these meatballs weren’t enough by themselves, cover them in a smooth and creamy bechamel, and you’ve got yourself an entirely different meal!

Serve these with a crusty garlic bread, and you’ve made yourself a meal.  This recipe serves 4-6 people, and you can serve it with some greens on the side for a little balance.

Recipe and photo courtesy of 12 Tomatoes

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Sometimes you want a classic meal, but not in the classic way.  This is an easy spaghetti recipe, that is not only creamy and garlicky, but packed full of gooey cheese.  You can’t go wrong with this mid-week solution.

Ready in about 35 minutes, this recipe serves approximately 4 people.  Garnish with some chives and you’ve got yourself a meal.  Serve with a side of garlic bread, and you’re good to go.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Julia’s Album

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Ever tried to spread out pizza dough? It sometimes seems like an impossible feat with stretching and retracting, and then holes begin to develop… what a pain!! With this recipe, you can have delicious sausage calzones without the wasted time and effort.

Using Pillsbury Grands refrigerated biscuits, the dough is portioned for you for simpler spreading and folding. Fill these pockets of love up with sausage, cheese, and pizza sauce for a delicious meal in under 30 minutes. Make a double batch and freeze them up for a quick dinner at a moment’s notice!

Recipe and image courtesy of Pillsbury

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This recipe is incredibly easy and also stays good in the fridge, with leftovers for days.  It doesn’t take a genius to figure out this 5-ingredient recipe.  Actually, it’s pretty simple.

This recipe serves 3-4 people, but when you double down, there’s no excuse for a delectable dinner party.  You can also make your meatballs from scratch, for a more authentic touch.

Recipe and photo courtesy of 12 Tomatoes

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Could anything ever get more intense than this mash-up of two of the best munchie foods on the planet?  Kids will be following you around like the Pied Piper over this one!

This recipe is as simple as it looks.  With just 5 simple recipes, and ready in minutes, you cannot fail with this quick lunch or dinner splurge.  

Recipe and photo courtesy of Buzzfeed

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